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Achilles Tendinopathy and Body Mass Index

May 18, 2013

Achilles tendinopathy is no different to any other overuse injury in that the cause is the cumulative loads in the tissue are beyond what the tissue can take.

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Rerupture Rate after Early Weightbearing in Operative Versus Conservative Treatment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures: A Meta-Analysis – Corrected Proof

May 9, 2013

Abstract: Whether Achilles tendon rupture benefits from surgery or conservative treatment remains controversial. Moreover, the outcome can be influenced by the rehabilitation protocol. The goal of the present meta-analysis was to compare the rerupture rate after surgical repair of the Achilles tendon followed by weightbearing within 4 weeks versus conservative treatment with weightbearing within 4 weeks.

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Modification of Side-locking Loop Suture Technique Using an Antislip Knot for Repair of Achilles Tendon Rupture – Corrected Proof

May 6, 2013

Abstract: The 2-strand side-locking loop suture technique provides high tensile strength and stiffness immediately after surgery, and good clinical results have been reported in the treatment of Achilles tendon rupture.

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Do Toning Shoes Interfere with the Windlass Mechanism of the Foot?

January 13, 2013

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Toning shoes for plantar fasciitis?

December 28, 2012

A study published in Clinical Biomechanics (online Sept 2012) looked at pain levels in people aged 40-65 with plantar fasciitis. Using a visual analogue pain scale, the compared the use of foot orthotics to toning shoes to foot orthotics and toning shoes

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Do Toning Shoes Casue an Achilles Tendon Rupture?

December 24, 2012

A recent news report talks about litigation against Skechers from a male who claims that his Achilles tendon was ruptured from the use of their Shape Up toning shoes. The case has not been heard yet and there is no statement from Skechers

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Bilateral Cadaveric Achilles Tendon Graft in Reconstruction after Achilles Tendon Tumor Resection

August 3, 2012

Abstract: The standard approach to reconstruction after resection of a diffuse-type tenosynovial giant cell tumor is a local patch with free flaps. However, in cases in which the Achilles tendon involvement is extensive, and the entire tendon must be removed, an autologous flap graft might not be adequate to allow a return to function. We report a case of a 52-year-old female patient who developed bilateral tumors of the Achilles tendon, with a 10-year duration

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MBT files for bankruptcy

May 24, 2012

MBT shoes seem to be in trouble.

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Skechers settle with the FTC for $40 million

May 16, 2012

The Federal Trade Commission have announced that Skechers have agreed to pay $40 million to settle the charges it misled consumers with claims that its toning sneakers could do everything from help users lose weight to make their “bottom half their better half” without ever going to a gym.

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Toning Shoes and Heel Pain

May 1, 2012

According to MBT : MBTs can be helpful for plantar fasciitis as they reduce the pressure in the arches of the feet where the plantar fascia lies.

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